An Unsolicited Gift Why We Do What We Do

by Friedman, Dennis

• ISBN13: 9781906413606
• ISBN10: 1906413606
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-21
• Publisher: Arcadia Books

Summary

This book reveals the powerful influence of parenting which is far greater than is generally accepted. It sheds light on the early interactions between mother and infant and demonstrates how clearly understood 'babble talk' and body language can help a child later to adopt a lifestyle which is appropriate to his talents. The significant decisions he will make as an adult range from the work he does, the leisure activities he enjoys, his choice of partner and his sexual interests.

Author Biography

Dennis Friedman is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, specializing in family and marital problems, parenting issues, and sexual dysfunction. He is the author of Darling Georgie, Inheritance, and Ladies of the Bedchamber.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Careful Handling	p. 6
Parental Responsibility	p. 22
Breaking and Entering	p. 42
Payback Time	p. 50
Bullying and Abuse	p. 57
Sexual Deviation	p. 65
Prostitutes and Their Clients	p. 80
Nightmares or Sweet Dreams	p. 87
Image Makers	p. 100
Sex and Power	p. 110
Time In	p. 124
Time Out	p. 140
Sporting Chances	p. 148
The Act of Creation	p. 159
Afterword	p. 169
Select Bibliography	p. 171
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